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RX05 CVY

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,656 mi
Last recorded80,656 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 CVY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 80,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 69,721 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 58,371 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 54,133 miles

engine baty covers and under body trays

Pass 9 Feb 2022 48,040 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 15 Feb 2021 42,813 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 10 Feb 2020 41,701 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 13 Feb 2019 40,236 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 9 Feb 2018 37,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 15 Feb 2017 35,292 miles

engine bay covers under body trays

front and rear discs slightly rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,635 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 30,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 30,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 30,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tryre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 28,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,777 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

small crack at top of screen outside of wiper arc

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,536 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 23,774 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,131 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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RX05 CVY is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 99,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX05 CVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX05 CVY?

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What year was RX05 CVY registered?

RX05 CVY is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is RX05 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 CVY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX05 CVY have outstanding finance?

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